Agenda - Council - 03/13/2012 - Special

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into another container, and metal items in another container. Mowers, motorcycles, and other equipment were placed in another container. Three dumpsters of items were transported to Princeton on October 25, 2007, in addition to the vehicles and tractor: Items and dumpsters were also removed an October 26, 2007 and October 29, 2007. 14. Mr. McGlone testified that items were sorted and placed into different piles or into different containers after consultation with Appellant. Multiple trips were made each day to transport property to Appellant's Princeton property. Appellant accompanied Mr. McGlone or Captain Dwyer on many of the trips from the Property to Princeton. 15. Appellant testified that during the abatement process many trees on the Property were cut or damaged so that Remove -All's trucks and other equipment could enter and maneuver about the Property. Appellant testified that eighteen trees were removed from his property and limbs of other trees were cut back. He did not receive any notice from the, that Remove - All would be cutting or removing trees. In addition, Appellant testified that Remove -All removed fence sections without putting them back up and also removed a clothes line from the Property. 16. On the contrary, Mr. McGlone testified that it was his opinion that his rapport with Appellant during the abatement was "excellent" and that Remove -All treated the Property and personal property with respect and care. Captain Dwyer wrote in his report regarding the abatement that he believed "the crew respected Kiefers property the best they could under the circumstances and time constraints." 17. Appellant testified that the following items of personal property were taken from . the Property: • Six operational lawn mowers; stored either under a tarp or under the parties' RV. • Barbecue grill and smoker unit. . 6